Energy Locks and Energy activation - 4 bandhas

This post is all about energy activation using yoga and healing techniques, i've been a practicing yogi and pranic / reiki energy healer for over 30 years, here i share my wisdom with you

WHAT THIS POST WILL COVER

• The four main bandhas energy locks of yoga

• why are bandhas useful

• Root & Throat lock

THE FOUR MAIN BANDHAS OF YOGA

There are four main bandhas in the body: 

• ROOT LOCK Mula / Muladhara Bandha Lock, the root lock . stimulates the lower chakras, especially the root chakra and sacral chakra. The lower three chakras are referred to as ‘the cauldron’ or chalice of energy flowing from the root chakra to the sacral and up to the solar plexus Chakra

• STOMACH LOCK Uddiyana Bandha lock, the diaphragm lock . The stomach clock stimulates mainly the solar plexus chakra and also circulate energy downward to the lower chakras the sacral chakra and upward to the upper chakras via the heart chakra.

• THROAT LOCK Jalandhara Bandha, The throat lock . The throat block stimulates the throat Chakra creating a seal so energy cannot escape from the energetic body awkward through to the third eye and crowd, which are said to be funnel shaped

• GREAT LOCK Maha Bandha, all three locks at the same time called the great seal . The Great lock is said to stimulate all chakras.

Why are they useful?

What is the point and purpose of closing off the throat, contracting and lifting the abdomen and of drawing inward at the centre of the pelvic floor? Both separately, and all at once? 

Essentially, we engage the bandhas to ‘lock’ the energy – prana, or life force – in, or direct this energy to particular parts of our body.

ROOT THROAT LOCK

The root (Mula) and throat (Jalandhara) bandhas’ function is to seal the upper and lower end of the spinal column. the throat lock, Jalandhara bandha temporarily prevents prana from moving up, while Mula bandha blocks the downward movement of energy and pulls it back towards the navel region. When we engage both at the same time, it’s like two sticks being rubbed together – with the application of the stomach lock as well, magnifying it to produce the fire of heat. 

THROAT LOCK Jalandhara Bandha, The throat lock is mostly used as a breathing exercise where the throat is restricted by pulling the muscles and throat tight to create a form of more laboured breathing, this breathing will allow you to hold energy within the body so it doesn’t escape upwards assisting greater energy within the body, especially during yoga poses of endurance. The throat lock exercise exercises the throat area, especially the thyroid gland.

STOMACH LOCK Uddiyana Bandha lock, the diaphragm lock is especially helpful for clearing energy around the solar plexus area and is generally used in positions downward facing dog or standing positions where you required to access greater strength from the solar plexus area. The stomach clock massages the internal organs of digestion, including the liver, kidneys, stomach et cetera and should not be performed on a full stomach.

ROOT LOCK Mula / Muladhara Bandha Lock, the root lock is very good for bringing instant grounding to your practice and can be used with seated exercises and yoga poses the root lock exercises the pelvic floor and is also used with breath work

MAHA GREAT SEAL

the GREAT LOCK or Bandha, is whrr we. you put on all three locks at the same time, this is called the ‘great seal’ when you use this your energy will be greatly concentrated, you can use this to access greater strength for yoga poses, or when you need an energy boost . The Great seal is also used with breath retention exercises that are performed by intermediate to advanced yoga practitioners only

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Disclaimer

The information in this article is anecdotal and purely for information only if you are planning to use any form of lock or seal, you must contact a professional teacher before you use any advanced yoga practice